JHARKHAND HOME GUARD RECRUITMENT ALERT:
Badi Khushkhabri for aspirants! The Jharkhand Home Defense Corps has released the official notification for Ranchi Home Guard Recruitment 2026. A total of 772 vacancies (Rural: 634, Urban: 138) have been announced. Candidates who have passed 7th or 10th class can apply online. Check the minute details of the physical test and block-wise list below.

Aspirant Preparation Checklist (No-Panic Guide)

Prepare these exact documents and check these parameters before applying:

Educational Proof 7th Class marksheet (Rural) or 10th Class marksheet (Urban).
Residential Certificate Must be a permanent resident of Ranchi District.
Physical Fitness Verify your height and chest standards as per the table below.
Age Criteria Age must be between 19 to 40 years as of 01.01.2026.

Ranchi Home Guard 2026 Notification: The Jharkhand Grih Raksha Vahini is inviting applications for the engagement of Home Guards (Home Defense Volunteers) for both Rural and Urban areas of Ranchi. This recruitment offers a great opportunity for youth to serve their own district. Selection will be purely based on a Physical Efficiency Test (PET), followed by a simple Hindi Written Test and a Technical Skill Test (for Urban posts). Below is the comprehensive breakdown of vacancies and physical requirements.

Ranchi Home Guard 2026 - Official Summary
Organization Jharkhand Home Defense Corps (Grih Raksha Vahini)
Post Name Home Guard (Rural & Urban)
Total Vacancies 772 Posts
Job Location Ranchi, Jharkhand
Official Website ranchi.nic.in

Mandatory Physical Standards (PST)

Category Height (Male) Height (Female) Chest (Male Only)
General / OBC / BC 162 cms 148 cms (All) 79 cms
SC / ST Category 157 cms 76 cms

Physical Test Date and Admit Card Update

Candidates waiting for the "Ranchi Home Guard Physical Date" should note that the department is finalizing the PET schedule. Historically, physical tests for the Ranchi district are conducted at Morabadi Stadium or Police Lines, Ranchi. The admit card will be released 7-10 days before the PET date on the recruitment portal. Candidates will need to login with their Application ID and DOB to download it.

How to Apply for Ranchi Home Guard Recruitment 2026?

  • Visit the official Jharkhand recruitment portal: recruitment.jharkhand.gov.in.
  • On the home page, select the Ranchi district recruitment for Home Guards (Advt No. 01/2026).
  • Register by providing your basic details like name, mobile number, and address.
  • Fill out the application form by choosing your area (Rural or Urban) and your respective block.
  • Upload scanned copies of your 7th/10th marksheet, residential certificate, and photo.
  • Pay the application fee online (if applicable) and final submit the form.
  • Visit ranchi.nic.in regularly to check the Block-wise candidate list.
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